Practical insights from the front line of NHS primary care management.
These articles cover the operational and strategic challenges that come up most often in GP practice and PCN management — access, QOF, CQC, neighbourhood working, and more. Written from the inside, not from a boardroom.
All articles are published on PracticeConnect — the operational platform built for GP practice teams.
Leadership
2026-01-14 1 min read
Digital access to general practice has expanded rapidly in recent years. Online appointment booking, digital consultations, and patient record access are now expected parts of modern primary care services.
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2025-12-12 1 min read
Training is an essential part of maintaining safe and effective services in general practice. Staff across the organisation must complete a range of mandatory and role-specific training to ensure they can perform their responsibilities confidently and safely.
Read Article2025-11-06 1 min read
General practice is a fast-moving environment where operational priorities shift constantly. Patient demand, staffing challenges, governance responsibilities, and unexpected issues all compete for attention throughout the day.
Read Article2025-10-01 1 min read
Compliance is an essential part of running a safe and well-governed general practice. Policies, audits, incident reviews, and training records all help ensure that organisations operate responsibly and maintain high standards of care.
Read Article2025-09-01 1 min read
Practice management has always been central to the success of general practice. Behind every well-run surgery is a team responsible for coordinating staff, maintaining governance systems, supporting clinicians, and ensuring the organisation functions effectively.
Read Article2025-08-01 1 min read
Change has become a constant feature of general practice. New digital systems are introduced, clinical guidance evolves, regulatory expectations shift, and service models continue to develop.
Read Article2025-07-01 1 min read
Staff reviews are a common part of workforce management in general practice. Most organisations schedule annual appraisals or review meetings to discuss performance, development, and future goals.
Read Article2025-06-01 1 min read
General practice has changed dramatically over the past decade. Patient demand has increased, regulatory expectations have grown, multidisciplinary teams have expanded, and collaboration through Primary Care Networks has become an integral part of service delivery.
Read Article2025-05-01 1 min read
Patient safety alerts play an essential role in protecting patients and improving the quality of care delivered across the NHS. Alerts are issued when risks are identified that require action from healthcare organisations.
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